Ingredients
8 slices rye bread
4 tbsp. butter, softened
1/4 c. Russian dressing
8 slices Swiss cheese
3/4 lb. corned beef
1 c. sauerkraut
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. horseradish
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. paprika
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Step 1Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the non-butter side spread Russian dressing on each slice. Top half of the slices with cheese, corned beef, and sauerkraut. Top each sandwich with remaining slices, dressing side down. Step 2Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Place a sandwich in skillet and cook until golden and cheese is melted, 3 minutes per side.
Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire, sugar, and paprika until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
The original sandwich is said to have been created back in the early 1900s! And it is now a deli mainstay that has been riffed on time and time again (see our amazing Rueben Egg Rolls for a twist worthy of any of your leftovers). A good reuben should be loaded—and we can assure you that this one is! Make your own Russian dressing or buy store-bought, but just make sure to use a liberal amount! It acts like the perfect ‘glue’ to adhere this epic sandwich together. Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
